Editing from the HG20: Does anyone know if this is the only solution?
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Your computer are perfectly fine. You need Sony vegas Platnium 9 pro pack to do your AVCHD editing. It come with DVD Architect 4.5 authoring. For under $100 you can't beat it. My Dell laptop duo core T5750 processor 2.0 GHz, 2 gig ram work fine for me, no problem what so ever. I have used and own: Sony Vegas movie studio Platnium 9. Sony Vegas Pro 8 Sony vegas pro 9 My laptop run fine with it.
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Yes, Helen. I found the solution here: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?ForumID=4&MessageID=671897 Read the first post from "blink3times" and then a few posts later he explains exactly how to do it. That discussion was in April 2009. Scroll on down to January 24, 2010 to the "jasonvideodad" post where the discussion got going again and he added to the original post. By the way, I did not have all the files that were mentioned, but I made the change on the files I did have, and it has been working perfectly. Remember to backup up every one of these files before you make the changes. Please note that this is the user forum and this fix is not a recommendation by Sony. But I followed the instructions about "resetting the memory flags" and am able to render with no problems. The largest video I have rendered so far is a 6-1/2 minute video of AVCHD files with no problems. I am using Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. The video rendered in 3-1/2 minutes. I would suggest that you read (or at least scan) through all of the posts in case there is something else that might refer to your particular situation or computer. Let me be clear that I am not recommending you do this, I am only saying that it worked for me and many others.
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No, the software that comes with it allows you to decide what the output will be after editing, such as red/cyan, side by side, etc., but you can't output it in real time.
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The more I read about it online, the more it sounds like it's the iA 'algorithm' that is slightly flawed. Many blogs/websites all sight setting adjustments as the easy fix. Not so cool for someone like me that was hoping to rely on the iA for my day-to-day pics, but I guess it's a learning opportunity! Good luck yourself, I will say that other than this one issue I love every aspect of the camera. Will play with settings tonight to see if I can crack it.. ~Rich
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I don't use any video edit programs, so the only thing I can suggest is to try it. Good luck. I do love the Envy H8, and with my high speed internet (7-8 Mbs), it moves along quite nicely.
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Aye, I'm actually using Photoshop now on it. Don't see any reason why it wouldn't be supported.
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I looked at Polaris and apparently you can edit and create rather thanjust open. I haven't tried yet. Documents to Go sounds good too. I have to check that out.
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I'm habing the same issue. Have tried seeting camera to MXP and FXP and am getting lots of grainyness and aritfacts. Anyone have and solve this issue?
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I'm sorry, but I do not know if there is a fix for this issue, or not. Intuitively, I would say that there is not. There are a number of things about the software that drives this unit that are, let's just say, "quirky".
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Solved it. See my post on DPREVIEW http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/51754856
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That problem was solved by me on NC10, probably works on special edittion too:http://sammynetbook.com/plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?14449.post
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I had the same problem. It would take me about five or six tries. I also had a problem editing the video using premiere pro cs4. some videos would not play and all the videos the sound never matched up. they sent me a new pair of glasses and that took care of connecting to my computer. It worked the first time everytime but I still had a problem editing the video. I just sent the glasses back. I would say contact them. they were real easy to work with.
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You are correct that one cannot change the Hi-Def file type, but there is an in-camera function to export the HD to SD format as an MPEG file. Of course, you loose the hi-def quality in the process. I have used the function and it does work. You are also correct that AVCHD is a pain in the butt to edit.
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You may be able to get it back with the "undo" option under the "edit" tab. If that doesn't work it was probably lost to a glitch. 3.5 is the worst version of this program I have ever seen. Good luck I hope it works for you!
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It sounds like you may have a microphone problem. My DM-100 works just fine with my HF S21. Maybe Amazon will do a return. Or contact Canon USA.You can use audio/video editing s/w but that is a somewhat more complicated solution. I don't think you are going to get a "drop it out of the box" solution unless you replace the microphone. Good luck.
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I have not used this software in years, switched to Adobe Premiere. I suggest going to the official final cut software website and inquiring.
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Joey, I have the H20 and I just received my VCL-DH1758. I also have the VCL-DH0758 (wide angle) you WILL need the adaptor VAD-HA. The adaptor works well and is actually pretty cool. It slides right over the built in lens and an 1/8 of a turn causes it to click and lock into place. The camera looks like a small DSLR, the photos are great and I've even received compliments on the look of the setup. If you haven't already done so, pick up the VAD-HA and have fun with your new setup!